---
title: "Holiday and Food Activity Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a18b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# Holiday and Food Activity Programme

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a18b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Holiday and Food Activity Programme" is being initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority under sub-central government. This planning stage process focuses on the provision of services in the field of restaurant and food-serving, with a significant budget of £4,500,000. The programme will operate from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2031, and is based in Northampton, UKF24, United Kingdom. As an open procedure falling under a special "light touch" regime, it allows for wide participation in the tender process. Potential suppliers should note the publication of a planned procurement notice on May 22, 2026, with further communication expected by August 1, 2026.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in food and restaurant services, particularly those with the capability to engage in long-term contracts under a framework agreement. The open procedure method encourages competition, allowing businesses of various sizes to tender. Companies adept at managing large-scale service contracts, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements or special regimes like the "light touch," will find this tender particularly attractive. This opportunity allows for strengthening business portfolios and establishing long-standing relationships with a major council such as West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

Holiday and Food Activity Programme for West Northamptonshire Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048002-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:33 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048002-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048002-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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